Why We Care

Tiphaine Marie
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Welcome to Why We Care, hosted by Tiphaine Marie - the podcast where together we explore our relationship with the natural world, to better understand how intertwined nature is with our daily lives – but also to rekindle our sense of wonder towards it. We dive into what our separation from nature means, and take a look at practical ways to restore and nurture this vital relationship. Hear from the people at the heart of the environmental movement, all around the world – scientists, activists, and campaigners but also artists and storytellers, who are all relentlessly advocating for change. I hope these conversations will inspire you to challenge the status quo, and give you hope. Thank you for tuning in, and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. What’s happening in Antarctica with Anne-Sophie Roux, Ocean researcher and activist

    2 HR AGO

    What’s happening in Antarctica with Anne-Sophie Roux, Ocean researcher and activist

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Anne-Sophie Roux, a French researcher and activist who has been leading a campaign against deep sea mining for the past few years (you might remember her from an episode we did on this back in 2023!) Anne-Sophie recently came back from an expedition to Antarctica and has just launched, alongside organisations including Under The Pole and Malizia Explorer, a petition calling on governments around the globe to better protect key foraging habitats for whales, seals, penguins, and seabirds, as well as important underwater ecosystems in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The Southern Ocean is the biggest freshwater reserve on Earth, and one of our main allies in the fight against climate change as it absorbs 75% of the excess heat generated by human activity. Through the Antarctic Treaty, Antarctica was designated in the 1960s as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science. And yet, damage is being caused by a few corporations who are plundering it for resources and overfishing. But there is reason for hope: we have a window to act for Antarctica and just a few weeks ago the European Parliament proposed a five year moratorium on krill fisheries in the Southern Ocean. Listen to hear more about Anne-Sophie's expedition, what it was like being in Antarctica, the beautiful underwater forest ecosystems, and also practical tips on what you can do to support the campaign and help protect Antarctica and the many species who call it home.  Hope you will enjoy listening - thanks so much for tuning in! ------------------ Want to dive deeper? Sign the petition (takes 30 seconds!!) – https://www.change.org/p/an-urgent-call-to-save-antarctica-create-a-protected-area-domain-1   Follow Anne-Sophie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ansroux/   Follow Under The Pole on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/underthepole/   Follow Malizia Explorer on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/team_malizia/   Follow Camille Etienne on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camilleetienne_/   Listen to our previous podcast episode: Deep sea mining and why we need to stop it – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BghdQXFJV4mC2zeP3gFK0?si=IhTNYTN4QICA0IO0H3d9qA  Let’s keep in touch Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe  Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/  Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/  ------------------ If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for tuning in and sending you lots of love! ------------------ Anne-Sophie’s photo credit: Marin Le Roux / PolaRYSE / Team Malizia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. These women will fill you with hope, with Ronda Carnegie, Co-Founder of Project Dandelion

    18 FEB

    These women will fill you with hope, with Ronda Carnegie, Co-Founder of Project Dandelion

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Ronda Carnegie, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Project Dandelion, a global women-led climate campaign that amplifies the leadership of those most impacted by the climate crisis and most equipped to drive change. Ronda was also previously part of the original executive team at TED, where she helped transform the organisation from a single conference into a global media company. We spoke about her approach to leadership and how to overcome imposter syndrome, and she also shared why the dandelion was chosen as a symbol for her organisation, and the stories of the women she works with all around the globe.  This episode is filled with hope, solutions and optimism - hope you will enjoy listening to it! Thanks so much for tuning in! ------------------ Want to dive deeper? Projet Dandelion’s website – https://www.projectdandelion.com/  Follow Project Dandelion on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/projdandelion/  Subscribe to the Dandelion Digest newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/projectdandelion/dandelion-digest  Let’s keep in touch Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe  Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/  Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/  ------------------ If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for tuning in and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  3. How to romanticise winter with Rosie Steer, Author of Slow Seasons

    17/12/2025

    How to romanticise winter with Rosie Steer, Author of Slow Seasons

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Rosie Steer, an author and photographer based in Edinburgh. A few years ago I came across Rosie’s book in my local bookshop and ever since it has become one of those comfort books I keep going back to. The book is an invitation to reconnect with the natural world and align with the rhythms of the seasons and the Celtic Wheel of the Year. It is filled with reflections as well as craft ideas, recipes and seasonal celebrations inspired by ancient traditions.  When I was planning this new season of the podcast I felt like an episode with Rosie would be perfect for this time of year - as I personally always long for more balance between the busy, festive days of December and the long, quieter winter months that follow. Rosie shared her advice on how to slow down and align with the seasons, but also how to honour and make the most of the colder months - how to romanticise winter and bring light into the darkness. Recording this conversation was so comforting and cosy, so I hope you will enjoy listening to it! Make yourself a cup of your favourite tea and wrap yourself in a warm blanket before we dive in!! Happy holidays and see you in the new year, sending love 3 ------------------ Want to dive deeper? Follow Rosie on Substack – https://everythinglooksrosie.substack.com/ (subscribe to her monthly newsletter or join her paid community for weekly updates: seasonal recipes, crafts and activities) Follow Rosie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/everythinglooksrosie  Rosie’s website – https://www.everythinglooksrosie.com/ (find out more about seasonal gatherings and slow living writing archive) Buy the book – https://m.shortstack.page/ZnCx49  Let’s keep in touch Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe  Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/  Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/  ------------------ If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for tuning in and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  4. Can kids help us fall back in love with nature? with Bonnie Wright, Actress, activist and founder of Hello Earthling

    19/11/2025

    Can kids help us fall back in love with nature? with Bonnie Wright, Actress, activist and founder of Hello Earthling

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with actress and activist Bonnie Wright – we discussed her new project, Hello Earthling, a platform that focuses on helping children foster their relationship with nature and never let go of their sense of wonder and playfulness. We talked about how being around kids can remind us to take ourselves less seriously and use our imagination. Bonnie also shared memories from her own childhood, and reflected on the evolution of her activism throughout the years.  I hope you will enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it! ------------------ Want to dive deeper? Follow Hello Earthling on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/helloearthling/  Listen to the Hello Earthling podcast – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JXqHIk2i47JHEtT68BmAi?si=b24c531d094947fd  Subscribe to Hello Earthling on Substack – https://helloearthlingworld.substack.com/  Bonnie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thisisbwright/  ------------------ Let’s keep in touch Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe  Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/  Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/  ------------------ If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for tuning in and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  5. SEASON 4 trailer

    SEASON 4 TRAILER

    SEASON 4 trailer

    Why We Care is back for a new season! Thank you so much for tuning in, and see you very soon with new episodes.  Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe  Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/  Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  6. Making sense of the living world and our place in it with Merlin Sheldrake, Biologist and Author of Entangled Life

    07/05/2025

    Making sense of the living world and our place in it with Merlin Sheldrake, Biologist and Author of Entangled Life

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Merlin Sheldrake, Biologist and Author of one of my all time favourite books, Entangled Life. Merlin received a Ph.D. in tropical ecology from Cambridge University for his work on underground fungal networks in tropical forests in Panama. His research ranges from fungal biology to the history of Amazonian ethnobotany, and he is fascinated by the relationships that arise between humans and more-than-human organisms. His book, Entangled Life, is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, has been translated into thirty-two languages and sold more than a million copies worldwide. Reading it a few years ago absolutely blew my mind. Never before had I read something so poetic yet informative, and since then my relationship with nature has evolved to be much more profound. It’s a book about how fungi make our worlds, change our minds and shape our futures – but also an exploration of the living world and our place in it. If you haven’t read it yet I can highly recommend it — whether you have an existing interest in fungi or not, it will turn your world upside down! The book was actually one of the reasons why I decided to launch the podcast - so it felt quite surreal to record a conversation with Merlin! A few of the things we spoke about include what drew him to the world of fungi, his work at the intersection of science and art, and also how to cultivate a relationship with organisms that feel incredibly different from us, such as fungi. We also discussed hope and what we can learn from other species to find a way forward. I hope you’ll enjoy it! Want to dive deeper? Merlin’s website — https://www.merlinsheldrake.com/Get Entangled Life — https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/entangled-life-book-merlin-sheldrake-9781784708276Merlin on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/merlin.sheldrake Subscribe to the Why We Care newsletter on Substack (thank you so much!!!) Subscribe here — https://whywecare.substack.com/ Come say hi! Why We Care on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/ If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  7. Folklore, myths and stories to shape your relationship with nature with Morvern Graham, Storyteller and Illustrator

    16/04/2025

    Folklore, myths and stories to shape your relationship with nature with Morvern Graham, Storyteller and Illustrator

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Morvern Graham, a storyteller, illustrator and printmaker. I first found out about her work and art through Instagram, and was pretty much instantly drawn into her magical universe filled with mythical creatures, fairies and inspiring folk tales from her native Scotland and beyond. Once you’re done listening to this episode I invite you to go take a look at her work on her Instagram account. I’m so happy we got to record this conversation, it’s a super cosy one so go make yourself a cup of tea and find a relaxing spot to listen to it! Morvern told me some of her favourite stories, and we also spoke about how she managed to take her childlike sense of wonder with her into adulthood. She also shared how she finds and collects folk tales, how these stories have shaped her relationship with nature, and how she practices imagination and creativity in her every day life. One thing she said that has stayed with me ever since we spoke was a piece of advice she received from her dad to keep her connection with the natural world alive. I’ll let you discover this for yourself towards the end of the episode, it’s such a good one! Want to dive deeper? Follow Morvern on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/morvern.studiosFollow Morvern on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@morvern.graham Check out the Map of Stories — https://mapofstories.scot/Morvern’s website — https://www.morverngraham.co.uk/ Subscribe to the brand new Why We Care newsletter!!! (thank you so much) Subscribe to the newsletter — https://whywecare.substack.com/ Come say hi! Why We Care on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/ If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  8. How to bring a community together to protect your local ecosystems with Farwiza Farhan, Forest Conservationist

    12/03/2025

    How to bring a community together to protect your local ecosystems with Farwiza Farhan, Forest Conservationist

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Farwiza Farhan, an amazing forest conservationist working to protect and restore the Leuser ecosystem on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia – the last place on Earth where tigers, elephants, rhinos and orangutans still roam together in the wild. Farwiza has been campaigning to protect it for years, and it was so interesting to hear more about how she approaches conservation and how she collaborated with the communities who live in the area to get their voices heard and protect this precious ecosystem. She also shared why it matters to protect entire ecosystems rather than a few charismatic species, as well as her tips to start making change happen in your own community, and what gives her hope – a much needed reminder in today’s world. Want to dive deeper? Follow Farwiza on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/wiiiiza/Check out her organisation HAkA — https://haka.or.id/ Subscribe to the brand new Why We Care newsletter (thank you so much!) Subscribe to the newsletter — https://whywecare.substack.com/ Come say hi! Why We Care on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/ If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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Welcome to Why We Care, hosted by Tiphaine Marie - the podcast where together we explore our relationship with the natural world, to better understand how intertwined nature is with our daily lives – but also to rekindle our sense of wonder towards it. We dive into what our separation from nature means, and take a look at practical ways to restore and nurture this vital relationship. Hear from the people at the heart of the environmental movement, all around the world – scientists, activists, and campaigners but also artists and storytellers, who are all relentlessly advocating for change. I hope these conversations will inspire you to challenge the status quo, and give you hope. Thank you for tuning in, and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Tiphaine Marie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tiphaine Marie
  • Show Website
    Why We Care

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